Efforts to close the gender gap in STEM education are gaining momentum after setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Up to 600 military lawyers authorized as temporary immigration judges
DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth approved sending military lawyers to DOJ to serve as temporary immigration judges, beginning “as soon as practicable”
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FDA approves updated COVID shots with limits for some people
They are approved for all seniors but only for younger adults and children with at least one underlying health problem, like obesity.
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A US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It’s a big deal for CT small businesses
Purchases that previously entered the U.S. without needing to clear customs will be subject to their origin country’s applicable tariff rate.
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Federal appeals panel upholds CT’s assault weapons ban
A ban on assault weapons that CT put in place after the Sandy Hook shooting is constitutional, a federal appeals court said Friday.
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CT joins 20 states, DC suing DOJ to stop immigration requirements on victim funds
AGs from 20 states asked a judge to block DOJ conditions that would cut victim funding if states don’t comply with immigration enforcement.
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EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy
The move could end several clean energy projects in Connecticut, DEEP said. CT’s award under Solar for All was $62.45 million.
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Trump EPA says it will defend tough lead pipe rule from Biden, but details to come
The Environmental Protection Agency announced it would defend strict rules to reduce lead in drinking water.
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CT among states suing Trump over gender-affirming care
The lawsuit comes after at least eight hospital systems — including two in CT — said they were stopping or restricting gender-affirming care.
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What’s happening with student loan forgiveness on income-based repayment plans?
A recent update from the Education Department said forgiveness through the IBR plan is paused while systems are updated.
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Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
The EPA’s decision does not alter CT’s efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions but is likely to make it harder for it to meet its goals.
